Happy Lands (France)

Overview

Address

Banghoekrivieren Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIB

Property Number

Present NHRA protection

S34

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

Substantial homestead and outbuildings set in parklands. House has been refashioned, ceilings replaced, but retains grand presence. Modern outbuldings.

Details

Valley

Dwars River Valley (F01-F13)

Area

Upper Dwars River Area (F010-F13)

Landscape Unit

F10

Townscape

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade II

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Agriculture

Original Use

Farm

General Evaluation

Interior Description

History

Grouping with other sites

Yes

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

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Latitude/Longitude

-33.920135 / 18.9448083333
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Additional Information

Additional Documents

Survey

2016

Circa

Admin Area

Allotment

Zoning

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Date of survey

2016

Linked to erf/erven

Linked Address

Environment

Valley PDF

AREA PDF

Landscape Unit PDF

Townscape PDF

2016 Survey Document - Site PDF

OTHER DOCUMENTS

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NHRA Significance

Age

Medium

Archaeology

Architectural

Medium

Associational

Intangible

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

Representivity

Scientific

Symbolic

Medium

Statement of Significance

Although somewhat altered, this late Cape Revival homestead and complex retains aesthetic, architectural, scenic and landscape significance.

Landscape Significance

Many Fine Trees
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Additional Photos

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